Final beam of Texas Tech Experimental Sciences Building Two put into place

The final beam of the Experimental Sciences Building two was lifted into place at Texas Tech.

This new building is expected to significantly expand the university's research capabilities. The 117,800 square foot building will include an animal vivarium, four general wet labs, three instrumental labs, and two synthetic labs in addition to offices, collaborative spaces and conference rooms.

"So, it very much is a central part of Texas Tech's research enterprise, where we are now and where we intend to be in the future," Texas Tech President Lawrence Schovanec said.

"And we are doing some amazing things nationally and internationally as it pertains to research and so this is the flagship for all research we do in the system and this is one of the more exciting buildings we have going on in the system," Texas Tech System Chancellor Robert Duncan said.

Texas Tech University continues to receive recognition for its outstanding online programs. The university was recently ranked No. 1 for Best Online Colleges in Texas and No. 12 in the nation for 50 Best Accredited Online Colleges and Universities by BestColleges.com.

Texas Tech University continues to receive recognition for its outstanding online programs. The university was recently ranked No. 1 for Best Online Colleges in Texas and No. 12 in the nation for 50 Best Accredited Online Colleges and Universities by BestColleges.com.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is setting rules to prevent players kneeling during the National Anthem, announcing all league and team personnel must stand if they are on the field. If anyone wants to kneel or protest they are to stay inside the locker room or off the field until the anthem is over.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is setting rules to prevent players kneeling during the National Anthem, announcing all league and team personnel must stand if they are on the field. If anyone wants to kneel or protest they are to stay inside the locker room or off the field until the anthem is over.